Built on Queen's Own IP
$1000
Pitch Prize
20
Weeks
4 hrs
Per Week
Building Toward Showcase Night
Timeline
Applications
8 Sept
Applications Open
27 Sept
Applications Close
Fall Modules
30 Sept — 25 NovModule 130 Sept
IP & Research Commercialization Basics
Module 27 Oct
Team Structure & Project Management
Module 321 Oct
Technology Deep Dive
Module 428 Oct
Product Market Fit & Analysis
Module 511 Nov
Customer Discovery & Business Model Development
Module 625 Nov
Development Milestones
Winter Modules
6 Jan — 24 FebModule 76 Jan
Legal Fundamentals & Mid-Point Check-In
Module 820 Jan
Finances, Equity, & Fundraising
Module 93 Feb
Storytelling & Communication
Module 1024 Feb
Pitch like a Pro
Showcase Night
10 March
Final Pitch Showcase
The Challenge
Build a real biotech venture from Queen's own IP
The QUBIC Venture Development Program is a venture-creation challenge where interdisciplinary student teams build startup concepts using real Queen's intellectual property — not hypotheticals. Participants work hands-on with emerging technologies and patented research developed by Queen's investigators.
Apply scientific reasoning, market analysis, and translational thinking to determine how discovery becomes real-world impact.
Real IP
Build a venture around real patented intellectual property from Queen’s researchers
Interdisciplinary Teams
Work with peers from science, engineering, business & health in 3–5 person teams
Business Exposure
Gain direct exposure to the business side of biotech innovation & commercialization
Career-Ready Skills
Learn skills highly valued in consulting, biotech, pharma & startup environments
All Queen's students across every discipline are welcome — no prior startup experience required. You may apply to one or both QUBIC + QFII portals; preference is given to applicants enrolled in both programs.
The Pathway
What winning looks like
Win the Pitch
Your team delivers a defensible venture pitch to a panel of judges, VCs, and industry leaders.
Launch with Support
Access ongoing mentorship from industry and biotech innovation leaders, plus a network of founders and investors.
Continue with QUBIC
Connect with the QUBIC team for further guidance and support throughout the venture development process.
The Founders
GridEdge
HumminGard
Liberi Exergames
NextWave
PrognoCrine
SteadiMed
The People
If this aligns with your skillset, or your ambition to learn, apply below to both the QUBIC + QFII portals. These skills will make you stand out for whatever career path you choose next.
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